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Goumy Family History

Goumy Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Goudy, Goody, Goy, Guy, Grum, Noury, Gorny, Gourd, Gumm, Couey

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Where is the Goumy family from?

You can see how Goumy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goumy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Goumy family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Goumy's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Goumy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goumy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Goumy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Goumy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goumy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 37 immigration records available for the last name Goumy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Goumy. For the veterans among your Goumy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goumy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1988, in the United States, Goumy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Goumy in 1970 was 96, and 71 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goumy ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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